Twist disc having display capability and sound vocalization to inform status of an exercise routine

ABSTRACT

A twist disc having display capability and sound vocalization to inform status of an exercise routine, primarily configured to comprise a circular shaped upper and lower cover. Concentric slide tracks of differing diameter are configured on the upper and lower cover thereof, and a magnetic spring switch and magnet are further configured on the upper and lower cover, which are utilized to sense twisting motions of the twist disc. Furthermore, a processing circuit is configured within the twist disc, whereby the processing circuit receives signals from thw twisting motions, and in accordance with status of the twisting motions calculates accumulated number of twisting motions, and outputs such so as to display on a L.C.D. or controls sound and music output to accompany the twisting motions.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

(a) Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a twist disc having display capabilityand sound vocalization to inform status of an exercise routine, and moreparticularly to the twist disc providing functionality that allows auser to stand atop the twist disc and twist thereon, thereby achievingeffectiveness of an exercise routine, as well as having capability todisplay and vocalize sound data related to the exercise routineincluding number of times a twisting motion has occured, time, and soon.

(b) Description of the Prior Art

In recent years, because multitude of people are attachng comparativelygreater importance to keeping good care of their health, thereforeappropriate exercise has become extremely important. However, because ofwork commitments in present industrial and commercial society, andscarcity of suitable areas to exercise, indoor exercise has thus beenhighly welcomed. Hence, invention of a twist disc appeared that allows auser to stand atop and twist thereon, thereby fulfilling desire forexercise. However, present twist discs are designed purely for purposeof exercise, and have no function that provides a user with clearunderstanding of relevant data related to an exercise routine (such asnumber of twisting motions, time, and so on), and moreover makes theexercise routine wearisome and uninteresting. The conventional twistdisc is thus clearly unideal.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

A primary objective of the present invention is to provide a twist discenabled with display capability and sound vocalization to inform statusof an exercise routine, and configured to include a circular shapedupper and lower cover. Concentric slide tracks of differing diameter areconfigured on the upper cover thereof, and a magnetic spring switch andmagnet are further configured on the upper cover, which are utilized tosense twisting motions of the twist disc. Furthermore, a processingcircuit is configured within the twist disc, whereby the processingcircuit receives signals from thw twisting motions, and in accordancewith status of the twisting motions calculates accumulated number oftwisting motions, and outputs such to a display unit or controls soundand music output to accompany the twisting motions. A plurality of ballbearings are configured on the lower cover so as to correspond to theslide tracks of the upper cover, and a magnetic component is configuredso as to correspond to the magnetic spring switch of a circuit board.After assembling the upper and lower cover, the twist disc is therebyconstructed and twisting of the twist disc is realized by the ballbearings sliding along the slide tracks. Furthermore, when twisting theupper cover left and right, the magnetic component configured on thefastening mount thereby slides past left and right and induces aresponse in the magnetic spring switch, and according to signalsreceived from the sense responses enables a circuit board to diaplaynumber of times a twist has occured, time, and so on, on a L.C.D. oroutputs a sound vocalization.

The aforementioned twist disc having display capability and soundvocalization to inform status of an exercise routine, wherein a track isconfigured on the lower cover. Hook clasps are symmetrically configuredon an inner edge of a fastening mount having a mount cavity defined onan upper surface of such. The hook clasps are enabled to hook down thefastening mount to the track thereof.

The aforementioned twist disc having display capability and soundvocalization to inform status of an exercise routine, wherein blockingpieces are symmetrically configured at appropriate locations on theaforementioned upper cover, therewith devising a stop for the fasteningmount having the magnetic component mounted atop when such is twisting,thereby benefiting sensing of twisting motions by the magnetic swirch.

The aforementioned twist disc having display capability and soundvocalization to inform status of an exercise routine, wherein theprocessing circuit comprises:

-   -   a microprocessing unit, a meter unit, a display unit, a sound        circuit, and a speaker. Wherein the microprocessing unit        receives signals from the twisting motions, and in accordance        with settings of switches adds up time, number, speed and        computes calorific value consumed from continuous twisting        motions, as well as controlling output of sound, music and the        display unit. Several switches are enabled for setting of modes,        and upon setting, messages are transmitted to the        microprocessing unit. The meter unit provides functionality to        sense signals from the twisting motions, whereupon the signals        are transmitted to the microprocessing unit, which comprises the        magnetic spring switch and the magnet. The display unit displays        previous related data or best accomplishments. The sound circuit        is included in the microprocessing unit, and in accordance with        number of twisting motions accumulated by the microprocessing        unit, the microprocessing unit controls the sound circuit output        of a sound signal to the speaker, whereupon, in accordance with        continuous signals received by the microprocessing unit from the        twisting motions, sustained music signals are outputted to the        speaker. The speaker is thus a unit configured to broadcast        music, and vocalize the number of twisting motions, and so on.        Accordingly, the aforementioned structural design of the twist        disc according to the present invention realizes a more        enjoyable exercise routinr, as well as providing the user with a        sense of achievement.

To enable a further understanding of the said objectives and thetechnological methods of the invention herein, the brief description ofthe drawings below is followed by the detailed description of thepreferred embodiments.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 shows an elevational view according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 shows an exploded elevational view according to the presentinvention.

FIG. 3 shows an exploded elevational view according to the presentinvention.

FIG. 4 shows an elevational view of an embodiment of an assembly of amagnetic component and a fastening mount according to the presentinvention.

FIG. 5 shows a cross sectional view according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 shows a plan view of an embodiment of a twist disc in motionaccording to the present invention.

FIG. 7 shows a circuit diagram of a preferred embodiment according tothe present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Referring to FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7, which show embodiments of thepresent invention including an elevatioal view, two exploded elevationalviews, and a magnetic component being mounted into a fastening mountrespectively. A twist disc 100 of the present invention is primarilyconfigured to comprise an upper cover 1 and a lower cover 2, wherein adisplay unit 13 is configured in the upper cover. Concentric circularslide tracks 102 and 103 of differing diameter are configured on aninner surface of the upper cover 1, moreover a processing circuit 104 isconfigured between the slide tracks 102 and 103, and a L.C.D. 17 isfurther configured on the processing circuit 104, whereby the LCD 17emerges from the display unit 13.

Two annular protruding walls 21 and 22 are configured on an innersurface of thr lower cover 2 so as to correspond with the slide tracks102 and 103 of the upper cover, and a pluraliity of ball cavities 211,221 are defined on the annular protruding walls 21 and 22, whereby aplurality of ball bearings 23 are lodged therein. An annular track 24 isconfigured between the two protruding walls 21 and 22 so as tocorrespond with the processing circuit 104 of the upper cover 1, andfurhter provides a hook support for a fastening mount 3, whereby hookclasps 31 are symmetrically configured on an inner edge of the fasteningmount 3, and a mount cavity 32 is defined on an upper face of thefastening mount 3. Gaps 321 are defined in the mount cavity, and a hookportion 322 is defined on each edge extremity of the gaps 321, therebyupon mounting a magnetic component 33 in the mount cavity 32, the hookportions 322 securely hook and thereby fasten down the magneticocmponent 33, and the hook clasps 31 further hook down the fasteningmount 3 to the track 24.

After assembling the aforementioned components, and fitting together theupper cover 1 and lower cover 2, the twist disc 100 is therebyconstructed. Upon a user standing atop the twist disc 100, twisting ofthe twist disc is realized by the ball bearings sliding along the slidetracks 102 and 103, thereby achieving effectiveness of twistingexercise. Furthermore, when twisting, sliding past of the magneticcomponent 33 of the fastening mount realizes a sensor for a magneticspring switch 121 of the processing circuit 104, and in accordance withsignals received from the sensor the processing circuit 104 displayssuch data as number of twisting motions, time, and so on, on the LCD 17or vocalizes sound thereof.

Blocking pieces 105 are symmetrically configured at appropriatelocations on the aforementioned upper cover 1 of the present invention,therewith devising a stop for the fastening mount 3, whereby when theupper cover 1 of the twist disc 100 is twisting the fastening mount 3 isenabled to follow along the track 24 and move within a specific range ofthe track 24, thereby benefiting sensing of twisting motions by themagnetic spring swirch 121.

Referring to FIGS. 5 and 6, which show the twist disc 100 of the presentinvention including a cross sectional view and a plan view of the twistdisc in motion respectively, The user stands atop hte upper cover 1 ofthe twist disc 100 and twists from left and right. While the user istwisting the twist disc 100, the processing circuit 104 configured onthe upper cover 1 slides left and right past the fastening mount 3,thereby the magnetic component 33 configured on the fastening mount 3induces a response in the magnetic spring switch 121. Subsequently, oneach detection of a response in the magnetic spring switch 121, theprocessing circuit 104 converts the response signal into related dataincluding number of times a twist has occured, time, and so on, anddiaplays such data on the L.C.D. 17, thereby allowing the user toclearly view status of a exercise routine.

FIG. 7 shows a circuit diagram of a preferred embodiment of the presentinvention. A microprocessing unit 11, a meter unit 12, a display unit13, and mode setting buttons 14 and 15 are all configured within thetwist disc 100 of the present invention. Among which, themicroprocessing unit 11 further comprises a sound circuit 111. The meterunit 12 is constructed to include the magnetic spring switch 121 and amagnet 122. The mode setting buttons 14, 15 are adapted to enableswitching between mode settings, whereby when the twist disc 100 is in atwisting motion, the magnetic spring switch 121 of the meter unit 12senses signals from the twisting motions, and displays data on thedisplay unit 13 disclosing calorific value consumed, time, speed andnumber of twisting motions. Upon reaching preset data figures, sound ormusic is transmitted through a sound circuit 111 for broadcasting. Priorto usage, a user can first make a selection with the mode setting button14, and as long as the selection “normal” is made, when twisting motionoccurs on the twist disc 100, each twisting motion of the twist disc 100will trigger the meter unit 12 to forward a signal to themicroprocessing unit 11 to register one twisting motion, and themicroprocessing unit 11 will accumulate the number of twisting motionsaccordingly thereafter. At the same time, the microprocessing unit 11will commence recording time elapsed once the first twisting motion ofthe twist disc 1 occurs, and continue to record such until twistingmotions of the twist disc 100 ceases. The microprocessing unit 11 willregister number of twisting motions and convert this number to acalorific value consumed and speed of the twist disc 100, includingoutputting the number of twisting motions and time elapsed so as todisplay such on the display unit 13. Furthermore, the microprocessingunit 11 records aforesaid data figures for use as comparison the nexttime the twist disc 100 is used, thereby allowing the user to learnwhether or not they have made any progress. Moreover, a function isenabled that allows making mode selections of what to record (maximumnumber of twisting motions, maximum length of time, fastest speed), andaccumulation (number of twisting motions, time, calorific value).

In addition, during a course of twisting motions on the twist disc 100,when the microprocessing unit 11 reaches a set default number (such as 5times, 10 times, 20 times . . . ), control is thereby enabled for thesound circuit 111 to output a sound signal corresponding to such defaultnumber of twisting motions, therethrough an amplifying circuit amplifiesthe sound signal, which a speaker 16 thereupon broadcasts. The user canthus know of the present number of twisting motions they have alreadyperformed on the twist disc 100.

The sound mode setting button 15 can also be set, whereby during acourse of twisting motions, when exercise from the twisting motions hasreached a preset calorific value consumption, the sound circuit 111transmits a sound signal, therethrough an amplifying circuit amplifiesthe sound signal, which the speaker 16 thereupon broadcasts. The user isthen informed calorific value consumed is approximately equal tocalorific value of what foodstuff, thereby allowing the user to knowmore specifically effectiveness of their exercise routine.

In accordance with speed of twisting motions, computation is carried outregarding extent of the exercise routine. If the exercise routine is tooinactive, the sound circuit 111 transmits a sound signal; therethroughan amplifying circuit amplifies the sound signal, which the speaker 16thereupon broadcasts urging the user on and making fun of the user. Ifthe exercise routine is too intense, the sound circuit 111 transmits asound signal, therethrough an amplifying circuit amplifies the soundsignal, which the speaker 16 thereupon broadcasts warning the user topay heed to their rigorous exercise. The user is thereby given a senseof intimacy, and a feeling that there is always someone at their sidefostering care and attention.

In addition, the sound mode setting button 15 can also be set, wherebyduring a course of twisting motions on the twist disc 11, when themicroprocessing unit 11 reaches a set default time (such as 15 seconds,30 seconds, 45 seconds, 1 minute . . . ), control is thereby enabled forthe sound circuit 111 to output a sound signal corresponding to suchdefault time of twisting motions, therethrough an amplifying circuitamplifies the sound signal, which the speaker 16 thereupon broadcasts.The user can thus keep track of exercise time during their exerciseroutine, and thereby avert problems of under exercise or over exercise.

Music can also be broadcasted by switching of a button, allowinglistening of music while performing twisting motions on the twist disc100. Under accompaniment of intense rhythmic music, the more the usertwists the more enjoyable the exercise routine becomes, and the more itinvites enjoyment, thereby achieving objective of a healthy and fitbody.

In conclusion, the present invention utilizes the magnetic spring switch121 in coordination with the magnetic component 33, such that when thetwist disc 100 is in usage data related to the exercise routine isdisplayed, thereby actualizing a design of practicability. It istherefore readily apparent that the present invention is a new andoriginal invention, accordingly a patent application is proposed herein.

It is of course to be understood that the embodiments described hereinis merely illustrative of the principles of the invention and that awide variety of modifications thereto may be effected by persons skilledin the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the inventionas set forth in the following claims.

1. A twist disc having display capability and sound vocalization toinform status of an exercise routine, primarily configured to comprise acircular shaped upper and lower cover, a display unit is configured inthe upper cover, and two concentric slide tracks of differing diameterare configured on an inner surface of the upper cover thereof; aprocessing circuit is configured between the two tracks, a LCD isconfigured on the processing circuit, and the LCD emerges from thedisplay unit; a plurality of ball bearings are configured on the lowercover so as to correspond to the slide tracks of the upper cover; afterassembling the upper and lower cover, a user stands atop the uppercover, and twisting of the twist disc is realized by the ball bearingssliding along the slide tracks, thereby achieving effectiveness of anexercise routine; and is further characterized in that: a magneticspring switch is configured on the processing circuit of the uppercover, and a track is configured on the lower cover so as to correspondwith the processing circuit of the upper cover, and further provides ahook support for a fastening mount, whereby hook clasps aresymmetrically configured on an inner edge of the fastening mount, and amount cavity is defined on an upper face of the fastening mount, and amagnetic component is mounted therein; when twisting the upper cover,the magnetic component the magnetic spring switch, and according tosignals received from such sense responses enables the circuit todiaplay number of times a twist has occured, time, and so on, on the LCDor outputs a sound vocalization.
 2. The twist disc having displaycapability and sound vocalization to inform status of an exerciseroutine according to claim 1, wherein symmetrical gaps are defined inthe mount cavity, and a hook portion is defined on each edge extremityof the gaps, thereby upon mounting the magnetic component in the mountcavity, the hook portions securely hook and thereby fasten down themagnetic component.
 3. The twist disc having display capability andsound vocalization to inform status of an exercise routine according toclaim 1, wherein blocking pieces are symmetrically configured atappropriate locations on the upper cover, therewith devising stops forthe fastening mount, which is enabled to follow along the track whentwisting and thereby move within a specific range of the track, therebybenefiting sensing of twisting motions by the magnetic switch.
 4. Thetwist disc having display capability and sound vocalization to informstatus of an exercise routine according to claim 1, wherein theprocessing circuit comprises: the microprocessing unit, which receivessignals from the twisting motions, and, in accordance with settings ofswitches, adds up time, number, speed and computes calorific valueconsumed from continuous twisting motions, as well as controlling outputof sound, music and display unit; several switches are enabled forsetting of modes, and upon setting, messages are transmitted to themicroprocessing unit; the meter unit, which provides functionality todetect signals from the twisting motions, whereupon the signals aretransmitted to the microprocessing unit, and which comprises themagnetic spring switch and the magnet; the display unit displaysprevious related data or best accomplishments; the sound circuit, whichis included in the microprocessing unit, and, in accordance with numberof twisting motions accumulated by the microprocessing unit, themicroprocessing unit controls the sound circuit output of a sound signalto a speaker, whereupon, in accordance with continuous signals receivedby the microprocessing unit from the twisting motions, sustained musicsignals are outputted to the speaker; the speaker is thus a unitconfigured to broadcast music, and vocalize the number of twistingmotions.
 5. The twist disc having display capability and soundvocalization to inform status of an exercise routine as claimed in claim1, wherein an output display is actuated based on configuration of themicroprocessing unit, which receives signals from the twisting motions,and in accordance with switch settings computes and compiles number oftwisting motions, and accumulates signals from the twisting motions,whereupon the signals trigger a display.
 6. The twist disc havingdisplay capability and sound vocalization to inform status of anexercise routine as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sound accompanyingthe twisting motions is actuated by means of the microprocessing unit,which receives signals from the twisting motions, and in accordance withswitch settings controls output of the sound signals to the speaker. 7.The twist disc having display capability and sound vocalization toinform status of an exercise routine as claimed in claim 1, wherein themusic accompanying the twisting motions is actuated by means of themicroprocessing unit, which receives signals from the twisting motions,and in accordance with switch settings controls output of the musicsignals to the speaker.